The Dirties
Seen it?2013 | 83 min | Comedy, Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Heathers or The Breakfast Club, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 23 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The line between reality and fiction starts to blur when two best friends start making a movie about getting revenge on bullies.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 217K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Matt Johnson
- Matt JohnsonMatt
- Owen WilliamsOwen
- Krista MadisonChrissy H.
- Shailene GarnettKrissy B.
- Jay McCarrolMr. Bird
- Brandon WickensJackman
- Josh BolesBoozy
- Padraig SingalBoy in Park 1
- Ross HillBoy in Park 2
- Alireza ShojaeiAlan